Our vision
A great education for every child and young person - so they can thrive now, and in the future, for a fairer, smarter and more prosperous state.
Our outcomes
Our outcomes clarify the impact we want to see from the collective efforts of the department.
Outcome 1
Learning & development: Excellent learning and development outcomes. Strong engagement and wellbeing for all Victorian children and young people.
Why it matters: Learning and development are central to our ambition for education services and support. The evidence shows a strong sense of wellbeing enables children to engage positively and confidently with their environment and take full advantage of learning opportunities. Quality of teaching matters for year-on-year student progression and achievement, and for child development more broadly.
Outcome 2
Equity & inclusion: Equitable and inclusive education and care for all Victorian children and young people.
Why it matters: Every child and young person has the fundamental human right to education, so that they can fully participate in society and achieve their potential. Many learners face significant barriers to their learning and development that are outside their control and too often affect their life outcomes. Targeted and effective support is needed to ensure education is equitable and inclusive, so that every child and young person can thrive.
Outcome 3
Pathways & opportunities: Children and young people have pathways through education to future careers. Victorian parents and carers are supported to participate in the workforce.
Why it matters: The individual journey through education settings looks different for every child and young person. It is important that pathways are in place for every learner to reach a variety of careers they may aspire to. Helping parents and carers to work and study supports their economic participation, their goals for themselves and their families, and has a positive influence on their children’s aspirations and the pathways they choose to take.
Our objectives1
Objective 1: Raise development outcomes of 3 and 4-year-old children prior to attending school
Objective 2: Raise learning, development, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all Victorian students
Objective 3: Provide equitable and inclusive schooling to all Victorian students.
1 Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), 2023–24 State Budget, Budget Paper No. 3 - Service Delivery, DTF, 2023.
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